The Abstract Enemy

Let’s start off with a quote:

William Barrett, explains that one of the most fundamental differences between the Western, Hellenistic mind and the Hebrew mind is found in the area of knowing vs. doing. Says Barrett, “The distinction…arises from the difference between doing and knowing. The Hebrew is concerned with practice, the Greek with knowledge. Right conduct is the ultimate concern of the Hebrew, right thinking that of the Greek. Duty and strictness of conscience are the paramount things in life for the Hebrew; for the Greek, the spontaneous and luminous play of the intelligence. The Hebrew thus extols the moral virtues as the substance and meaning of life; the Greek subordinates them to the intellectual virtues…the contrast is between practice and theory, between the moral man and the theoretical or intellectual man.”

The Greater Exodus?

No doubt, if you travel in Torah-observant circles, then you’ve heard about the Greater Exodus. No doubt, you’re also aware that in Hebraic thought, history repeats itself, and  previous stories in the Bible help teach us what happens in the latter days. Well today I decided to be like the Bereans and study this out for myself, to make sure that there is a biblical precedent for the “greater exodus”. So, I took all of the verses used to support the “greater exodus” and this is what I found:

The Messianic Significance of Egypt’s Famine

Again, I’ve got to give props to Tony Robinson for pointing this out. What I’m writing about takes place during the famine in Egypt. (Genesis 47:13-27) I’ll list some events below; see if they remind you of anything.

• All the money of the people (from the lands of Egypt and Canaan) was given to Joseph to pay for food. Joseph then gave the money to Pharoah.
• All the livestock of Egypt was sold to Joseph for food. Joseph then gave the livestock to Pharoah.
•  All the land in Egypt was sold to Joseph for food. Joseph then gave the land to Pharoah. (The land of the priests was exempt)
• Joseph resettled the entire nation of Egypt.
• Joseph obtained the people of Egypt as serfs for Pharoah.
• The people of Egypt are thankful to Joseph for saving their lives and they willingly give their lives in service to Pharoah.

Do you see any theme that is consistent throughout Joseph’s actions? That’s right! All of his actions are directed towards service to Pharoah. Anything he acquires, he gives to the person in authority over him – Pharoah. Do you see it? Pharoah is a ‘type’ of Yahweh in that he was the supreme authority over Egypt,and Joseph. Joseph is second in command next to Pharoah, is Pharoah’s faithful servant, and gives all he has to the king. Yeshua is second in command to the Father, sits at His right hand, yet is under His authority. 

 Resettling the nation. Can you think of another instance where Yahweh’s children will be resettled? That’s right – the New Jerusalem!

 The people are willing to give up their lives and become Pharoahs’ servants because Joseph, Pharoah’s second in command, preserved their lives from famine. Does this theme of preserving life sound familiar? Do we not willingly give our lives to Yahweh because Yeshua has preserved ours?

 This just amazes me how Yahweh reveals Himself through historical events in the Torah! Who says the bible isn’t Divinely inspired?!!

More Sins of Sodom and Gomorrah from Sefer HaYashar (Jasher) That You Probably Didn’t Know About…

The Books of Jasher go into greater detail as to the sins of Sodom and Gomorrah. They did not just consist of homosexuality and inhospitality. Jasher was referenced twice in the bible, (Joshua 10:13 & 2 Sam 1:18) like Enoch, and was a part of scripture before they were removed. And for these reasons I believe them to be true but even if you do not believe this, it’s still an interesting read.

Caution: Some of these accounts are very disturbing so if you’re sensitive to these graphic accounts, then please do not read further. Also, this is definitely something you don’t want your children to read.

What We Conceal, Yahweh Reveals!

There is no such thing as a secret. Sure, it may be hidden for awhile but in the end, all will be revealed. Maybe sooner. Here are some verses to consider:

Be sure your sin will find you out. (Num 32:23)

Nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither any thing hid, that shall not be known. (Luke 8:17)

There is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; neither hid, that shall not be known. (Luke 12:2)

That which ye have spoken in the ear in closets shall be proclaimed upon the housetops. (Luke 23:3)

God knoweth your hearts. (Luke 16:15)

The Spirit searcheth all things. (1 Cor 2:10)